I Have A Female Beagle And She Is Around 6-8 Years Old. She’s Always Been…
I have a female beagle and she is around 6-8 years old. She’s always been a hyper dog, loves to jump up and down the couch/bed for a good snuggle, loves people and would jump on them and during meal time, she would be excited and beg for food. On Thursday evening & Friday all day (today is Saturday at 11am), we noticed something weird/strange going on with her and she’s been acting really weird. Her walks have been slowed (especially up and down the stairs) and she cannot jump up on the bed/couch (she can still jump down). She is eating (I gave her a little piece of chicken on my pizza) and she is peeing but not pooping, and my mom said her tummy is very hard and one of her front leg is acting up… We made an appointment with the vet but it isn’t until next week and right now we are trying to rule out a lot of things like constipation…. We just didn’t want to take her to the emergency because last time something like this happened, we freaked out and took her there, it turns out it was only constipation and we were charged over 500 dollars and as it just being after Christmas and a new semester, we really don’t have the money to take her to the vet unless it’s an actual emergency…
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His Stomach Is Tight He Keeps His Back Arched All The Time He Acts Like…
His stomach is tight he keeps his back arched all the time he acts like it hurts him to sit or lie down and his breathing is very labored. He is panting one minute and shivering the next. He can’t walk very fast.
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Anonymous he sounds like he might have bloat. can you get him to an emergency vet?
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PK Dennis If he is with you need to find an emergency vet near where ever you are as soon as possible, this could be bloat, or a blockage. Both situations are life threatening. If he is at home you need to have whomever is watching him get him to a vet.
My Rabbit Will Not Stop Stomping Even After I Gave Him His Food. Help! What…
My rabbit will not stop stomping even after I gave him his food. Help! What should I do??
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Zoe Tselos Please help me.
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Anonymous something must be wrong. are there any weird noises or smells he could be unhappy about?
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Aricka Graff He might just be territorial
We Got A Rescue Dog, And She Has Many Health Problems That We Are Dealing…
We got a rescue dog, and she has many health problems that we are dealing with (including an ear infection, lice, etc.) and something that concerns me is her left eye that is red and bulging. What possibly could it be? How should I help he? I cannot find it online. Thanks!
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Daria Locher Post author Thank you so much for your help! I was concerned because when I looked up cherry eyes they looked different, but we ended up going to the vet and they said the same thing! Thanks again for your help!!
My Aussie/retriever Mix’s Right Ear Lobe Feels Like A Balloon. I Did Some Online Research…
My Aussie/retriever mix’s right ear lobe feels like a balloon. I did some online research and it says it is from a broken blood vessel. Should i have it drained or will it dissipate by itself. It is not causing her any discomfort.
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Jana Yes, that sounds right, sounds like hematoma (blood pocket caused by blood pooling from broken blood vessel(s). Here is the thing:
– it can go away on its own but it could take a long time and leave the ear deformed (cauliflower ear)
– I’m quite sure it’s pretty uncomfortable and painful
– most importantly, this often happens when a dog shakes their head a lot because of an ear infection (though it could be just from accidentally shaking and hitting the ear on a table edge or something like that)So yes, I would see a vet, have him checked to make sure there is no ear infection/inflammation going on and have it treated if there is and I would have the blood pocket treated or at least evaluated.
I Was Told By A Dog Trainer That Using Harnesses Can Potentially Harm A Younger…
I was told by a dog trainer that using harnesses can potentially harm a younger boxer. True???
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Anonymous i wouldn’t use a corrective harness, as they can mess with a dog’s gait. maybe that’s what they were talking about?
i don’t use harnesses except for buckling them into my car. i much prefer teaching a dog to walk nicely on a flat collar.
The Vet Was Waiting For Our Puppies To Be Picked Up And That’s Why Maya…
The vet was waiting for our puppies to be picked up and that’s why Maya was not in her kennel when a mailman came in through the back door, allowing her to run out.
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Debra Broccardi That is horrible! I can’t imagine how that must feel. My heart is breaking for you just reading your question. Two points I think you should consider. This may help you or hinder you, depending on your answers…but may help you with your direction.
1. Was Maya their patient at the time of the escape?
2. Did you bring Maya in with you to have the puppies examined or “picked up”? (I am not sure what this means).The point I would think you should consider is that if Maya was their patient and it was during a visit, which was still active as Maya wasn’t officially handed off to you, then you totally should approach it as the Vet having responsibility.
If you brought Maya in with you for the purpose of something else….I’m sorry to say…that I don’t believe they are anymore responsible then the mailman that walked in the door. I do hope this helps and I’m sure they’re were many more factors then what you shared…I hope this helps you a little. -
PK Dennis Sorry for your loss – at the very least you should have a conversation with your vet to find out what steps will be take that this happens to no other dog in the future (installing a gated area at that back door for example).
My Dog Scratches A Lot And Loses A Lot Of Her Hair. It’s Non Stop…
My dog scratches a lot and loses a lot of her hair. It’s non stop, and she throws up alot what is it??
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PK Dennis Only way to know for sure is to take your dog to a vet. It could be mange, thyroid issues, allergies to mold spores, fleas, or pollen, or several other things. The vet can help you figure out and if you don’t get to the bottom of it she will only get worse over time!
In the mean time you need to get all grains out of this dog’s diet, that includes treats (no sharing corn chips or bread from your sandwich any more!). Find a real pet store (that does not sell puppies) and ask to be directed to the grain-free selection of dog foods. Then start reading labels. You want a product that lists real meat as the first 2 or 3 ingredients, and has no grains. Real meat will be things like lamb, beef, elk, pork, salmon meal, whitefish meal (meal is the entire animal ground up and dried, a good thing). Do not buy any food that lists ‘by-products’ in the ingredients since poultry by-products can be nothing more than chicken feathers!
Next you can help calm the itch and heal the skin with a vinegar and water rinse (1/3 vinegar, 2/3 water). Soak the dog with the mix and allow it to dry in her coat. You might also want to try Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera — find that OTC at any drug store. Pat that on the really raw places a few times each day and allow it to dry.
Vomiting can be caused by her chewing off her hair and swallowing it, or it could be an indication of her underlying condition that is involving her skin. You need to get her to a vet and get her the relief she deserves.
We Adopted Our Puppy At 4 Months (according To The SPCA). He’s Had A Tough…
We adopted our puppy at 4 months (according to the SPCA). He’s had a tough start to life so far medically, but he’s getting stronger and growing and being as much as a puppy as he can be (aggressive puppy strangles, still on medications). He is about 5 and a half months now and has yet to bark (sometimes he makes what sounds like small soft barks when in a deep sleep and dreaming).
Does full blown barking start at any age? I’ve read that other dogs can “teach” a dog to bark but our puppy can’t go outside yet and has not been around other dogs outside of the SPCA and vet hospital stays. I’m just curious what your experiences are, and in no rush to have a barking machine.
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Anonymous i think it really depends on the dog and the environment. my godmother had a dog that didn’t bark until she was 4…and that was due to someone harassing her until she’d had enough and barked at him.
We Live Next Door To Another Dog And She Hasn’t Been Spayed Because We Own…
We live next door to another dog and she hasn’t been spayed because we own 2 female indoor dogs and they’re rarely outside unattended. She’s also very lean by nature so it’s possible I wouldn’t have noticed but her nipples are a bit saggy and there’s a hard layer in her stomach I recognize (I’ve helped other people’s dogs have puppies) but she also just came out of her heat cycle and I know it’s a possibility. But where we live, we will be kicked out immediately if we have our 2 dogs and a litter of puppies and I don’t want to lose my dog but I know she can’t be separated from the puppies and I have no idea what to do. There is no one who would take her in the meantime, as I live away from my family and just moved to a new area. I have no idea what to do.
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Anonymous you can get an emergency spay done.
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Ryahhna McDowell Where do you live? Try contacting local rescues to take her and the puppies in until they are weaned. If you do that type up a contract, have it notarized, and have the rescue owners sign it. The contract should state that as soon as the pups are weaned your dog will be released back into your care.
Thank you very much for your feedback! I will re-make an appointment tonight and hopefully get an Monday appointment. I’ve also bought some pumpkin stuff for her (many people online say that it helps with constipation) and if she doesn’t get better by then, then off to the doctors we go on Monday!
Hello Yuan.
In addition to Dr M’s response, I can only add you are describing classic symptoms for the early stages of IVDD (of which beagles are a susceptible breed). Up and down stairs, not jumping, etc… are self-evident; but urinating while not defecating is a classic symptom because it requires arching the back/neck and “pushing/straining” – something a lot more painful than urinating when IVDD is causing back pain.
Since IVDD requires immediate medical attention, I recommend a veterinary visit ASAP. Great if IVDD is ruled out, but any delay could make treatment more difficult.
Good luck,
Dr K
Hey guys, thank you both so much for the feedback. I can proudly say that Abby is getting a lot better as we speak! Abby does have a history of constipation and without even knowing it, she’s been constipated for over a week now, that’s being taken care of with some pumpkin & lots of tummy rubs and walks! Her leg was also hurt earlier in the week because my dad had taken her to a field where she could run but as it being Winter with lots of snow, sometimes the ground is steep without even realizing it and she must have walked twisted her left front leg, and with her belly already in pain and her front leg hurt, she was having a lot of troubles being herself. But she will get better soon! I really appreciate all of the support and medical advice I have received.
As she is getting older, we will definitely be more careful and cautious with her health!